Railways: CCTV

House of Lords written question – answered at on 22 July 2008.

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Photo of Lord Hanningfield Lord Hanningfield Shadow Minister, Transport

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many train stations have closed-circuit television cameras with face-recognition software; and what plans exist to increase this number.

Photo of Lord Bassam of Brighton Lord Bassam of Brighton Government Whip, Government Whip

The Department for Transport does not collect this type of information. Following a national review led by the Home Office, the National Policing Improvement Agency is leading on a national CCTV strategy programme aimed at, among other things, setting national standards. This work should lead to changes when equipment is renewed, rather than a campaign programme of change. Representatives from the department are members of the steering group alongside colleagues from other government departments and the police service.

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